Constipation Is Not Just a Lack of Fiber

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  • čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:25 The real reasons behind constipation
    2:42 A holistic approach of constipation
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    In this video, we’re going to talk about constipation and fiber.
    Constipation is not just a symptom of a lack of fiber. Constipation is the result of incomplete digestion anywhere in the digestion tract.
    This could be due to a lack of:
    • Stomach acid - Which breaks down protein
    • Bile - Which breaks down fats
    • Enzymes - Which breaks down all nutrients
    • Gut microbes - Which breaks down fiber and other nutrients
    If you have constipation, it could be that you need more stomach acidity, bile, enzymes, or probiotics.
    16% of Americans have constipation, and 30% of adults over 60 have constipation.
    It’s important to look at the entire digestive process if you have constipation. The answer usually isn’t as simple as adding more fiber. You have to look at your digestion as a whole.
    Constipation causes and solutions:
    • Antibiotics - Probiotics
    • Antacids - Re-acidify the stomach with ACV or betaine hydrochloride
    • Medications - Talk with your doctor about alternatives
    • Processed foods - Consume raw foods with more enzymes
    • Low fiber - More vegetables
    • Low electrolytes - More vegetables
    • High carbs - Keto and benfotiamine
    • Overeating - Intermittent fasting
    • Stress - Lower your stress levels with nutrition and relaxation
    In general, these things are great for supporting digestion:
    • Fermented foods
    • Vegetables
    • Increasing fat intake
    • Lower your carbs
    • Intermittent fasting
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    Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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    Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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    Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain why constipation is not just a lack of fiber. I’ll see you in the next video.

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  • @JockGeez
    @JockGeez Před 3 lety +400

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    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety +60

      Thank you so much for the support!

    • @freekomo2172
      @freekomo2172 Před 3 lety +12

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    • @danniewatt3669
      @danniewatt3669 Před 3 lety +11

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    • @spinedoc18
      @spinedoc18 Před 3 lety +55

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    • @Biglover29
      @Biglover29 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Drberg If you don't have a gallbladder could that lead to too much bile and if so what can you do about it?

  • @ReasonablySpeaking9808
    @ReasonablySpeaking9808 Před 3 lety +144

    Real insight on understanding digestion and constipation, something no doctor of mines has ever explained properly to me. I had to learn it from a CZcams video, is shameful. Dr Berg is for the people, and his legacy is a gift to us.

    • @bunnyboo6295
      @bunnyboo6295 Před 3 lety +2

      The doctor I tried only said that don't impress me much. After that i gave up with medical.

    • @jesskan9828
      @jesskan9828 Před rokem +2

      Me too. I have had to be my own detective.

    • @bperez8656
      @bperez8656 Před 3 měsíci

      They don’t know that’s why

  • @denisehaddix6646
    @denisehaddix6646 Před 3 lety +359

    I have never been constipated and that is even when I've had to take pain medication in the past. My sister on the other hand, has always had the opposite problem. A couple months ago she was real sick for a couple of months throwing up throwing up. I kept telling her to go to the doctor finally, one night she felt so ill she thought she was dying. She called the ambulance got to the hospital and they started running tests on her. Well she had a blocked colon and her sugar was 538. Needless to say, she was in the hospital for about 2 weeks and as a part of doing all this work, up they found a mass on the head of her pancreas. So, I do believe what you're saying about constipation not being a disease in itself but being part of whatever is going on in your body. I believe that because of this mass on the head of the pancreas, caused her sugar to go up and caused her bowel blockage. Now on this coming Monday she has to have surgery to take out the cancer. Fortunately, because of this blockage they found it early and as far as they can see, it has not spread anywhere else. Which is is extremely unusual for this type of cancer. Everybody has to listen to what their body is telling them. And if you know what to look for then you can take care of the problem. So I'm glad I did listen to this video. Thank you.

    • @denisehaddix6646
      @denisehaddix6646 Před 3 lety +15

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    • @eviekelpie1
      @eviekelpie1 Před 3 lety +12

      All the best for your sister

    • @wandaarnt234
      @wandaarnt234 Před 3 lety +5

      Blessings

    • @billion86
      @billion86 Před 3 lety +9

      Praying for healing, speedy recovery and wholeness.

    • @denisehaddix6646
      @denisehaddix6646 Před 3 lety +25

      Thank you all for your concern and your prayers. And to the doctor who introduced me to this diet and even though I've had problems with the diet. Initially I lost weight on the program. I have so many health problems myself that I do believe I gain weight from the medicine I take. I believe mine has to do with hormones too. But bless you all for thinking of my sister.. I'm crying right now as I send this message to you all who have given me a thumbs up or replied. . It's been more devastating to me than anything else that I've had to deal with with my own health. My sister's diagnosis has really devastated me.. She is so scared because she has had one surgery in her life and it's when she was seven. I've had six surgeries on each of my knees and my gallbladder removed two c-sections spinal fusion, So you see, if I could do it for her I would. God bless you all.

  • @XXX-pl6cn
    @XXX-pl6cn Před 3 lety +180

    I was researching this topic and you've just uploaded this. You are a saint, sir.

  • @mmobini1803
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    Love seeing the WHOLE picture for the very first time. Thank you!

  • @naphtaliquisenberry2566
    @naphtaliquisenberry2566 Před 3 lety +15

    Wonderful video!!! Perfect explanation!! I really needed to have this information in just in this way. I’ve never known the process/details related to our digestive system in a way that I could grasp, utilize, and hopefully share, but I feel like my understanding is increasing at a good pace without overwhelming me. I’m so grateful. Thank you Dr. Berg!!

  • @punkynoodle9370
    @punkynoodle9370 Před 3 lety +16

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  • @HeatherQuinn
    @HeatherQuinn Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for your persevering work. Information from some of your past videos helped me understand that a crisis about 8 days ago was self-induced low potassium. A quick, temporary correction of a couple of days of potassium gluconate supplementation, plus long-term revised nutrition to improve potassium and other electrolyte levels, more consistent hydration, and finally cutting sugar completely, saved me from a visit to critical care or a hospital, and as of yesterday has me completely back on track. Thank you again. You share life-saving information. Thank you again again.

  • @jewelintherough3840
    @jewelintherough3840 Před 3 lety +17

    Doctor of The Year! You genuinely care about the people. Thank God for you and all the information you provide.

  • @paulschlobohm7226
    @paulschlobohm7226 Před 3 lety +12

    Always informative straightforword information that most Dr's won't give you. Thank you Dr Berg.

  • @RB-xd9cp
    @RB-xd9cp Před 3 lety +102

    I’m an IBS suffer I struggled a lot with constipation trying my best to improve my gut health naturally and learning a lot from your videos, thank you Dr Berg for teaching us so much! love ❤️from UK🇬🇧

    • @carolpoulsen9902
      @carolpoulsen9902 Před 3 lety +12

      Me too. I find magnesium really helps. 500mg per day

    • @JYAN2852
      @JYAN2852 Před 3 lety +8

      @@carolpoulsen9902 IBS is usually due to SIBO almost always undiagnosed by doctors. Dr William Davis explains this in his vids

    • @amana1480
      @amana1480 Před 3 lety +4

      Try to eliminate gluten from your diet and get back to me with the results.... what is your current height and weight BTW?

    • @martok2008
      @martok2008 Před 3 lety +2

      Mine might have been related to thyroid hormones are needed for gut peristalsis, metabolism and nerve signaling. Gut peristalsis are the movements that make your stool travel.
      For th3 and th4 production in the thyroid, the minerals and nutrients to do it, iron, zinc and iodine, and iodine needs good selenium levels also, some fat and vit A. Look out for mineral blockers (coffee, turmeric).
      Other adjustments that I made: regular salt, eating foods with B1 and no sulfites (block B1, present in salad dressings, bottled lemon juice, etc.).

    • @OswaldDigestiveClinic
      @OswaldDigestiveClinic Před 3 lety +2

      Best of luck to you on your journey!

  • @unperrier5998
    @unperrier5998 Před 3 lety +17

    Probably one of the most interesting videos recently.

  • @janedough6575
    @janedough6575 Před 3 lety +9

    Drastically cutting my fiber intake solved the issue for me.

  • @Captain_Tiger
    @Captain_Tiger Před 3 lety +1

    Probably the bets explanation of constipation I have ever seen in my life! Suffered a lot of constipation between 2014-2016...lifestyle change, helped a lot.

  • @evansmith8824
    @evansmith8824 Před rokem +6

    This is my dude right here. Thank you for everything you do!

  • @TheSmurf1973
    @TheSmurf1973 Před 2 lety +40

    Never had a problem with constipation until I started intermittent fasting. More fiber during my eating window has helped but I may try these other recommendations to pinpoint the issue. Thanks Dr. Berg!

    • @hxxzxtf
      @hxxzxtf Před 2 lety +3

      @@anonymous-cx7ng maybe check zinc and potassium as he stated.
      i started taking zinc and potassium, i'm at far better place.

    • @purplefee9210
      @purplefee9210 Před rokem +3

      Mark Hoey Same here. IF + Keto seems to result in constipation despite exercise, lots of vegetables, salade, Fibre doesnt seem to help either.

    • @turbompson4546
      @turbompson4546 Před rokem +6

      @@purplefee9210 agreed. Alot of these videos have good advice but they certantly aren't for everyone. everyones body acts different.

    • @jaemielee_mc1053
      @jaemielee_mc1053 Před rokem

      ​@@turbompson4546 thats why they always say talk to ur doctor before u take anything.

    • @B15SDMDESIGNS
      @B15SDMDESIGNS Před rokem +1

      It may be due to the lack of food volume being consumed while fasting. Low intake of food and higher physical demand from the body causes constipation or much less frequent bowel movements. That's my observation anyway. Thats my personal observations anyway.

  • @tracyyong1824
    @tracyyong1824 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow, Dr Eric, a very comprehensive view of the digestive system to avoid constipation. It's not just the lack of fibre. Thank you & God bless your sharing of your knowledge.

  • @ricardokotz1378
    @ricardokotz1378 Před 3 lety +4

    Dr. Berg has helped me with so many issues. And here he does It again. Thank you Very much!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety

      Very glad to be of help.

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      You have a nice day James, very nice, up lifting comment, thank you.

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      @milenacidnitrik772 Před 3 lety

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    @amandabritobaez1277 Před 3 lety +8

    Love you doc! Thank you for sharing such vital information!

  • @danielrecommends
    @danielrecommends Před 3 lety +5

    Dr Berg your videos are so easy to understand and easy to follow. I can tell you that following your advice has greatly improved my digestion and without sounding too gross, I've never had better bowel movements than now.

  • @Malitubee
    @Malitubee Před 3 lety +2

    Dr Berg always post right what I’m looking for at the perfect moment

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    @magorzatadallas4506 Před 2 lety +1

    Your knowledge is so helpful, making people aware of what's happening in their bodies.. just priceless:) So glad that I found your channel, happy to share with others! Thank you so much for all your effort and I would say passion for helping people🙏 Very much appreciated:)

  • @celesteinman56
    @celesteinman56 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you Dr Berg, I never knew it took 36 hours for compete digestion of food. No wonder just before I discovered Keto I didn't feel well after surgery so I didn't eat for 3 days. I had my appendix removed. Thankfully, cruising through utube I found you. I never heard of Keto before. My story on how I began Keto.

  • @veronicasolomon9165
    @veronicasolomon9165 Před 3 lety +10

    Thank you this is remarkable. A clear
    picture of how the digestive system
    functions.

  • @ruchikhanna9784
    @ruchikhanna9784 Před 3 lety +2

    Dr. Berg just love your work. The way you explain things is phenomenal.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety

      Very glad to be of help.

  • @Future_Ghost76
    @Future_Ghost76 Před 3 lety +1

    Dr. Berg 💜 I have been watching your videos for 4 years. The white board, white background and longer videos. I loved you then and most definitely STILL DO xoxo 💜 thank you for your help, hard work and dedication to your viewer's health. May you continue to be blessed with health, prosperity and happiness. Karen as well xoxo 💚🌹💞

  • @nanditachaudhary732
    @nanditachaudhary732 Před 3 lety +3

    Wonderful illustration ❤️👍🏻🙏🏻

  • @catherinecastle8576
    @catherinecastle8576 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you! This is the most helpful advice and information I've ever received from the internet community. Ever. It's precise and concise. I have nothing but respect for this man when it comes to patient care...typically missing in modern medicine 'dispensers'. I know believe most GPs are 'receptionists' for a huge medical cartel, they know only how to direct human bodies to pharmaceuticals, specialists and surgeons. In the olden days, the average GP knew and understood even the patients home life and current stress levels and, thus, could better understand symptoms, and could critically assess their patients more effectively prior to calling in specialists or recommending surgery or pharma meds. Today? A GP barely recognizes a patient in the street...they either don't know them as humans or they aren't just aren't interested,

  • @darealboby4017
    @darealboby4017 Před 3 lety +1

    Please, anyone, don't misconstrue the comment I am about to write: I love you, Dr. Berg! Your PASSION to help people learn what so many other doctor's Aren't saying makes me emotional, because I have this same passion, even though I am not a doctor. I share what I have been learning, for almost 20 years now. Some people listen. Some people are kind, but brush what I say off. -- Then, I found your you tube videos several months ago. WoW! You tell the 'whys' , etc. about things, AND then...you offer solutions!!! Your information can bring Life-giving Health! -' Thank You, Dr Berg, for All that you do to help people's health! -- It is making Changes for those who listen, learn, and do something/ some things about whatever is their/our health issue(s)!!!

  • @The16june76
    @The16june76 Před 2 lety +1

    I appreciate the logically approach Dr berg gives

  • @sabantique7070
    @sabantique7070 Před 3 lety +3

    I have learned so much from you Dr Berg, I hope you understand how much good change you have brought to my diet/life and to many others. I can't thank you enough!

  • @naturalhealing1661
    @naturalhealing1661 Před 3 lety +19

    Wow! This a complete video on constipation.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety +4

      I'm glad you liked this post.

  • @OswaldDigestiveClinic
    @OswaldDigestiveClinic Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for bringing attention to how complex this subject can be!

  • @Stilez
    @Stilez Před 3 lety +28

    That visual of the guy holding his butt because of diarrhea made me legit LOL 😂

    • @helloyoutube6555
      @helloyoutube6555 Před 3 lety +5

      I literally read this as soon as he appeared and I’m cryinnnnggggg 😂😂😂

    • @happyandfree11
      @happyandfree11 Před 3 lety +1

      @@helloyoutube6555 me too 🤣🤣🤣

  • @hauwaagwae4660
    @hauwaagwae4660 Před 3 lety +20

    What can we ever do without you Dr Berg? You are saving the world. The best Doctor for LIFE. Thanks sir. God bless you and yours immensely.

  • @1015katie
    @1015katie Před 3 lety +13

    Good morning! Thank you so much for this video because I suffer from constipation.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety +2

      Very glad to be of help.

  • @alisonbender8611
    @alisonbender8611 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank so very much Dr Berg, so grateful you finally did a video on constipation. I am relived with the information

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad to help! Be well!

  • @maheshramgiri
    @maheshramgiri Před 3 lety +2

    I am always try to follow Dr. Berg

  • @verseau8360
    @verseau8360 Před 3 lety +37

    New Dr Berg-inspired salad idea that I eat every day: sauerkraut, celery, and broccoli sprouts with a squeeze of lemon and splash of olive oil. Delicious!

  • @KTKemen
    @KTKemen Před 3 lety +19

    Dr Berg is really a saint, I have been closely following his contents for close to 2 years. One of his video explaining on the chain-relationship of stomach acid, heart burn and bloating literally cured my wife's chronic and severe problem of bloating, constipation and lost of sleeps, the problem has been with her for close to 10 years despite consulting many doctors. Thank you, Dr. Berg.

    • @toughmunths
      @toughmunths Před 3 lety +3

      This doctor just got exposed by his own son on tiktok

    • @SnapszDuhh
      @SnapszDuhh Před 3 lety

      @@toughmunths exposed how

    • @SnapszDuhh
      @SnapszDuhh Před 3 lety

      Did your wife find out what it is?

    • @toughmunths
      @toughmunths Před 3 lety

      @@SnapszDuhh He called him cold, calculative, and manipulative

    • @march9177
      @march9177 Před 2 lety +4

      @@toughmunths does it matter as long as he provides useful content? I’m sure most ppl with a lot of knowledge tend to be calculative tbh. If he’s not hurting ppl, then it doesn’t matter. We aren’t here to get a pat on the back, but to get information

  • @lisasprovidence4572
    @lisasprovidence4572 Před 2 lety +1

    I feel as if you're listening to and made this video for me personally. Thank you so very much. I'm taking notes

  • @julietipping5259
    @julietipping5259 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Dr Berg, this is the best advice I've heard. 😊👍

  • @kronikzblehtcgs3303
    @kronikzblehtcgs3303 Před 3 lety +7

    My stress was the problem for my constipation and I notice when I started eating cabbage it really helped a lot and it works wonders if you steam it instead of cooking it because you will lose all the nutrients.

    • @Sandro-qq4xb
      @Sandro-qq4xb Před rokem

      I wish stress was also the reason fro my constipation. This worries me so much.

    • @Sandro-qq4xb
      @Sandro-qq4xb Před rokem

      But I don't mean to disregard your problem. I'm sorry if I sounded like I was writing you off. Please take care and stay healthy.

  • @Frankiarmz
    @Frankiarmz Před 3 lety +10

    Dr. Berg , thank you once again for a very thorough, and informative video ! You provide so much more knowledge than my doctors , and in about as much time ! I can’t begin to imagine how much people you have helped through your videos. Stay well 🙏

  • @ShellMM
    @ShellMM Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much for this video! I have been waiting for a video that someone that doesn't JUST say eat more fiber and drink more water. i have a feeling my life long constipation started when I wouldn't "go" when my body called for it. And when I had an eating disorder, all when I was in my late teens, early twenties. I am 42 now, but I feel that is what started my constipation started.

    • @Sandro-qq4xb
      @Sandro-qq4xb Před rokem

      Hi! May I know what the eating disorder that you dealt with was?

  • @anonymouskingpin4630
    @anonymouskingpin4630 Před 3 lety +1

    I really hope you never stop this or if you do, please have an equal successor to continue your work 😭🙏

    • @naphtaliquisenberry2566
      @naphtaliquisenberry2566 Před 3 lety +1

      There isn’t anyone quite like Dr. Berg. I really hope he never stops teaching.

    • @anonymouskingpin4630
      @anonymouskingpin4630 Před 3 lety

      @@naphtaliquisenberry2566 well at least he will be one of the longest living people out there. His footsteps will be followed by many.

  • @ericab9050
    @ericab9050 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you Dr Berg 🇿🇦

  • @tokkieoliviajunjiniedo4990

    This is a complete and concise explanation of constipation and how we can improve our digestion. 👍🏻 It was very helpful indeed. 😊 Thank you very much, Dr. Berg. May you and your family be always safe.🙏🏻

  • @govind3294
    @govind3294 Před 2 lety

    Such comprehensive solution to a common but recurring problem in such short video! In Ayurveda, it has been mentioned that almost all diseases begin from bad digestion system. Physicians too need this approach. Thanks for explaining to us that constipation is not just fiber and hydration issue. Bowel movements and stools reveal what is going on in your digestive tract.

  • @in2jc
    @in2jc Před 3 lety +1

    So Grateful DOCTOR!
    God Bless You!!!!

  • @secrets7898
    @secrets7898 Před 3 lety +7

    Omg thank you for this. I have suffered from this my whole life.

  • @maxibake9323
    @maxibake9323 Před 3 lety +12

    Excellent advice, right here. 👍
    TFS this important information with us all.
    Take care, & Happy Weekend everybody. ❤🙂🐶

  • @waynesmith4861
    @waynesmith4861 Před 3 lety

    I learn something every time I watch your videos. Thanks!

  • @robh5695
    @robh5695 Před 3 lety +10

    Another great video, doc. I'll be doing a 7 day fast soon as I know my body needs it. Despite being on a OMAD program I still feel a bit constipated, although eating less has made a massive positive difference. Also, I am glad you mentioned the nervous system. Many of probably don't realize that we are stuck in survival/sympathetic mode, and have simply adapted to living this way. It is however the state of dis-ease, should we remain in this state for too long. I am currently working more with my vagus nerve by way of emotional-thought work, as well as acupressure, qi-gong, yoga and generally getting my body feeling that it is safe and secure and can relax and be at-ease. Thanks, Dr. Berg!!

    • @weshendrikx9754
      @weshendrikx9754 Před 2 lety +3

      Have you heard of Irene Lyon’s teachings on the nervous system? Might be something for you . How is accu pressure, yoga and qi gong for you?

    • @robh5695
      @robh5695 Před 2 lety +2

      @@weshendrikx9754 I have not, but I will have a look for sure, thanks. It's going very well actually. With the QI Gong I have found I am able to create energy programs, so I'm working on creating some for sale, yeah. Also, I learned another couple of cool things recently: Holographic Manipulation Therapy and Quantum Jumping-very cool stuff.

    • @kims2963
      @kims2963 Před 2 lety +5

      Rob H. - I loved that he mentioned the parasympathetic information too. I'm learning the relax state of mind myself. I have faith in Jesus. So then I could take the love, deliverance and promises He has for us to calm myself. I then had peace and I focused that into my body to heal from abuse, I am now out of. I was trained to tense my body when I wasn't being treated right. I didn't realize how important the parasympathetic nervous system is and what chronic stress can do to us. So now I am retraining myself to consciously relax my stomach and bowels. Getting relief now. I know I had turned off, unknowingly, my digestive processes. Thank God I know now! Jesus is good and helps us with this information. The one who created Quantum Theory too. Love it! I agree with you, great video.

    • @charlesforte6473
      @charlesforte6473 Před 2 lety +3

      @@kims2963 I'm so glad to hear someone give thanks to Jesus. I put my trust in Him as well. Although I'm reluctant to ask or pray for myself, He led me to Dr.Berg after I prayed for physical healing. I have only been following Dr.Berg a few months. My sciatic nerve injury was nearly 5 years ago. I only wish I had prayed sooner. He wants to help his people. Sorry 4 the lengthy reply. God Bless.
      Ps.3:8. Cf

    • @NansGlobalKitchen
      @NansGlobalKitchen Před rokem +1

      @@robh5695 Wow very interesting! Can you please tell me.Where did you learn this from?

  • @michaelmoore652
    @michaelmoore652 Před 3 lety +31

    I can say you're absolutely right! I've been constipated for years! My belly was so big people used to ask me if I was pregnant! Couple months ago doctors found out I have a autoimmune liver disease. My gallbladder was not producing enough bile, now I'm on a certain medication to help with the disease and I'm less constipated! Thanks God! Amazing how the body works!!

    • @Angel-is2ie
      @Angel-is2ie Před 3 lety +2

      What medicine are u on?

    • @michaelmoore652
      @michaelmoore652 Před 3 lety +3

      @@Angel-is2ie it's Cholurso 1000mg per Day

    • @sabrinaandhusband7791
      @sabrinaandhusband7791 Před 2 lety +5

      The best constipation medicine ever I take daily is : Leeks. adding some of them to my breakfast/ brunch omelette, which is cooked with olive oil, and it regulates going to the toilet almost the same time everyday.

    • @Sandro-qq4xb
      @Sandro-qq4xb Před rokem

      Hi! How old are you? And were there other symptoms that occured when you initially suffered from constipation?

  • @helenpruzan6970
    @helenpruzan6970 Před 3 lety +1

    Great info!!Thank you

  • @mr.arshed6053
    @mr.arshed6053 Před 3 lety +1

    Love & respect for you Doctor. Another sum up of tips in short video.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety

      Very glad to be of help.

  • @carolaoffhaus5240
    @carolaoffhaus5240 Před 3 lety +9

    Moving also helps: walk, run, jump!

  • @donna7926
    @donna7926 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks Dr Berg!💐

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety

      You're very welcome!

  • @katwilliams9483
    @katwilliams9483 Před 3 lety +2

    This is such helpful advice. Thanks very much Dr. Berg!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety

      Very glad to be of help.

  • @joesilkwood4958
    @joesilkwood4958 Před 3 lety

    The video is loaded, great info as always thanks Dr Berg!

  • @annamcg928
    @annamcg928 Před 3 lety +36

    I used to eat horribly as a child by school food and Indian commodities. I was always constipated and never told anyone. I would go several days without a BM and even then it was not a comfortable thing or even match the amount of food I took in. This continued into my early adult years. I went to the doctor and er so many times in my early 20s with horrible pain in my stomach that radiated to my back and down my legs. The doctors would just send me home with pain meds because they didn't know why but they also didn't do any tests at all! Finally one doctor did an xray which shown constipation. She told me to eat activia, fiber bars, and stay away from bananas. Still to this day that makes zero sense. They referred me because I told them I had bloody stools all the time and did a colonoscopy which showed nothing. But at least my bowels were cleared out from the laxatives! So I began to just pray about it and one time I seen a picture of a banana on pinterest and it said 5 things you should eat. Now why would the doctor and pinterest both tell me to stay away from bananas lol. (I grew up in Hawaii the the first 2years of my life, mangoes and bananas all day everyday and for sure wasn't constipated according to my parents!) So I clicked on the pinterest photo and it wasn't telling me not to eat bananas, it was saying do not eat GMOs, processed food, pop, processed sugars, etc. So I switched immediately to eating grains, fruits, vegetables, organic, local, foraging, hunting wild game and local fishing. Just back to eating what I ate before I was fed government food. I no longer have any issues! It's videos like this one that have helped me the past 8 years, not fiber bars! Which btw cause horrible gas and you still won't have a BM! I even enjoy eating bananas!

    • @annamcg928
      @annamcg928 Před 3 lety +3

      @Bok Choy I hate it too and now I want to keep my kids from having to eat it! Even snack time is a koolaid pouch and fruit snacks or chips 🙄

    • @wandaarnt234
      @wandaarnt234 Před 3 lety +2

      I remember back when schools stated ketchup was a vegetable

    • @trishm3002
      @trishm3002 Před 3 lety

      @@wandaarnt234 me too. 😏

    • @trishm3002
      @trishm3002 Před 3 lety

      Thanks for sharing, Anna. Sometimes it’s just going back to our beautiful Mother Earth’s supply. You’ve encouraged me to believe I can solve for my 14 year old son’s chronic problem.

    • @OswaldDigestiveClinic
      @OswaldDigestiveClinic Před 3 lety

      What an incredible story, thanks for sharing!

  • @rhizomove6631
    @rhizomove6631 Před 2 lety +18

    I just went through this! I am a little angry because medical doctors are mistreating their patients by not getting to the root cause. I started to talk about the history of my constipation and he cut me off!

    • @beedebawng2556
      @beedebawng2556 Před rokem

      This is true, but it's also the patient's responsibility to not be sick unnecessarily due to their own negligence. There's enough blame to go around, but it's up to patients to take responsibility and then doctors will be forced to do better.

    • @dianepayne9100
      @dianepayne9100 Před rokem +1

      My doctor thinks I'm a hypochondriac.

    • @ms.newcomerteacher6554
      @ms.newcomerteacher6554 Před rokem +2

      Time for a new doctor.

    • @Sandro-qq4xb
      @Sandro-qq4xb Před rokem

      Hi! How long have you been dealing with constipation and what do you think was the reason for its occurence?

  • @diannalabranche2443
    @diannalabranche2443 Před 3 lety +2

    Everything makes sense with you! Thank you for spreading the truth!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety

      Glad it makes sense!

  • @sindhugandikota4732
    @sindhugandikota4732 Před 3 lety

    I have never ever seen a doctor like you! You are a blessing to the universe and I can't say how much I'm lucky to get to know you!
    You are a saviour!!!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety

      Glad to be of help!

  • @SvenK-CAD
    @SvenK-CAD Před 3 lety +5

    You sir are one of a kind that's why Doctor. Thank you for your time and educating us (the right way).

  • @winstonsmith3690
    @winstonsmith3690 Před 3 lety +3

    At a time when doctor's appointments are like rocking horse muck, this man is helping so many!

  • @rosemarycampbell3050
    @rosemarycampbell3050 Před 2 lety

    I wish you a very happy Christmas and new year and thank you for all your help ,

  • @myidashish
    @myidashish Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Dr. My wife have the issue of bloating and gas and constipation frequently. I hope your video may help her.

  • @sandra.b7207
    @sandra.b7207 Před 3 lety +3

    That's what we can call ( A REAL ADVICE.)
    Thank you for sharing this with us
    I guess a lot of doctors prefer to hide their knowladge and keep it to themselves 🤷🏻‍♀️
    Thank you soooo much ♥️

    • @kims2963
      @kims2963 Před 2 lety

      SANDRA. B.... The main stream doctors aren't hiding the information. They just don't know the right information. They are "educated" in a box and in a box they stay once they graduate. They need to get the truth to get out of that stifling and ignorant box.

  • @TerriaJanee
    @TerriaJanee Před 3 lety +4

    Dr Berg why did you insert that graphic video of someone pooping lmaoooo

  • @neuromd42
    @neuromd42 Před rokem

    Brilliantly presented to understand so much of the digestive process.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 5 dny

      Glad to know that you liked this post!

  • @mariahhicks6098
    @mariahhicks6098 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Dr. Berg I love your videos! I just sent my brother your TMJ video last week and it really helped his symptoms! Nothing else was working. Thank you!!!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety +1

      That's great!

    • @mariahhicks6098
      @mariahhicks6098 Před 3 lety

      @@Drberg I know you're busy but do you think I can supplement B1 if my magnesium is elevated? My anxiety is through the roof lately. Thank you!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety +1

      Please check out this video for more information. You can also call one of our Keto Consultants for more one on one assistance! 1-540-299-1551
      czcams.com/video/5hIiixbdx2w/video.html

  • @jimdent351
    @jimdent351 Před 3 lety +33

    My mother's fiance gave himself a hernia a few months ago. After 3 bays of no bowel movements, he went to the hospital and told him what was going on, and yes he told them about the hernia. They sent him home with a prescription for laxatives. Three days later he was in surgery. WTF is wrong with doctors these days?

  • @stephaniephouotrides2435
    @stephaniephouotrides2435 Před 3 lety +15

    My constipation has to do w my schedule. I work graveyard and really only have a complete evacuation on my days off.

  • @juliatshamoun4666
    @juliatshamoun4666 Před 3 lety

    Well Done Dr.Berg 😊👍👏👏👏👏

  • @Kitty-lj7eg
    @Kitty-lj7eg Před 3 lety +7

    Great video!! Constipation is one of my problems... Used to take laxative and took me years to get back to normal movement naturally.

    • @Sandro-qq4xb
      @Sandro-qq4xb Před rokem

      Hi! Did you consult a doctor?
      I've been dealing with constipation for over a month now. This is new to me as my bowel movements used to be very normal.
      The last time I 'went' was last February, and it was after a party I went to.

    • @happyhero1093
      @happyhero1093 Před měsícem

      @@Sandro-qq4xb how are you now

  • @sharnfofarren845
    @sharnfofarren845 Před 3 lety +9

    Dr Berg..You ROCK sir! I have had to be on antiobiotics a couple times in my life and NOT ONE Dr told me to take probiotics while taking antiobiotics...not one. You would think that they would, because its KINDA IMPORTANT but No, they didnt- so I had to find out the hard way

  • @ajm3821
    @ajm3821 Před rokem

    Dr Berg. You come across as a such a nice, intelligent and compassionate person. You are a wonderful Dr.
    Thank you.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před rokem

      I appreciate your comment! Thank you for your support!

  • @Solarlube
    @Solarlube Před 3 lety +1

    As usual Dr Berg brilliant.

  • @yodamom6502
    @yodamom6502 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for another great video! Question for you...why do you recommend use of benfotiamine (which is a synthetic S-acyl derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1))...rather than recommending Thiamine? Thanks!

  • @voodoochile6796
    @voodoochile6796 Před 3 lety +7

    Going from OMAD to eating about 4 meals in a 8-10 hour window really helped my digestion, aswell as my muscle protein synthesis. I really love fasting though and when my bile production and metabolism have adapted I will continue IF.

    • @hey956
      @hey956 Před 3 lety

      Did you have constipation? And are you on keto?

    • @voodoochile6796
      @voodoochile6796 Před 3 lety +2

      @@hey956 Yes and yes. I tried lowering fat, taking ox bile etc. Now when I eat at more times per day I get way less bloated, way less undigested parts in the stool and all. I'm gonna keep doing this for a while.

    • @TheFBM2011
      @TheFBM2011 Před 3 lety

      I don’t know man since I switch my normal traditional healthy diet to IF, I’m definitely more bloated and constipated. Maybe lack of bile.

    • @voodoochile6796
      @voodoochile6796 Před 3 lety

      @@TheFBM2011 Extend your eating window, eat more frequent and more fatty (but not too fatty so it floats). That fixed my indigestion and lack of bile.
      Aswell as Dandelion root (love that one) and some Ox bile.
      Of course in the future I will start reintroducing fasting, because I love that. But I'm not sure if I can handle it now. I got pretty cold at times too, so I suspect I might have hypothyroid.

  • @baljinderbanipal3438
    @baljinderbanipal3438 Před rokem

    You are a really good teacher too.I wish you were my teacher when i was studying Nursing.❤️

  • @maryr130
    @maryr130 Před 3 lety +1

    You are very intelligent and humble. You and your dear wife are full of class. I appreciate your hard work and sharing with all of us.

  • @lydialady5275
    @lydialady5275 Před 3 lety +11

    I am grateful for this. Your work is so helpful. Reducing stress helps. So too, for me, is to not eat while I'm stressed. Perhaps some stress, like conflicting personalities, can't be avoided. You can't pick your family, you need your job, and neighbors aren't easy to change. But, you don't have to eat. Bile salts are essential, and, lots of leafy greens, as fresh as you can find them. The only canned vegetables I will eat is green beans, because they're the only vegetable you can get in a can that hasn't had it's skin removed, and half the texture of lightly steamed carrots is the contrast between the tougher skin and the softer flesh. It's really sad that people only eat the equivalent of a can of vegetables each day.

    • @johanitalouw9315
      @johanitalouw9315 Před rokem

      I find sloe ferox bitter crystal's work for stress/anxiety constipation. A south African product, I dont know if available in US

  • @peymany.a5071
    @peymany.a5071 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank You Dr Berg that helped a lot...but how did you know i had this problem recently? :D

  • @reivilo6798
    @reivilo6798 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so very much for what you are doing ! Education is the key for a better and healthier world 😁

  • @akme9506
    @akme9506 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Dr. Berg for this very helpful video.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety

      You're most welcome!

  • @jameslaiola4976
    @jameslaiola4976 Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely an amazing informational video. Sadly I encounter many instances of constipation and occasion incontinence. I wanted to respectfully ask, if possible, what your Professional belief is about Magnesium Citrate for an occasional laxative??? Thank You Doctor, for everything You do for all of us.

  • @sonarsphere
    @sonarsphere Před 3 lety +5

    I never had constipation when I used to eat 3-4 times a day. But when I started fasting/keto and eating once a day I got constipation since there was not much waste created and nothing triggered bowel movements, especially if you fast for 24 hours or more.

    • @richforever6231
      @richforever6231 Před rokem +2

      So your saying intermittent fasting caused constipation?

  • @bigmouthbrian
    @bigmouthbrian Před 3 lety

    Awesome info Doc!!

  • @pamlove777
    @pamlove777 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Dr. Berg you were sent again to answer my question, how wonderful you are, stay blessed.

  • @mindpower2824
    @mindpower2824 Před 2 lety +50

    This might be the most helpful video I've ever seen about the digestive system. Thank you Dr Berg, as a person who allowed the mutilation of the gallbladder without it being necessary, I have found this video very interesting since after that surgery I've been dealing with episodes of constipation - diarrhea - anxiety - depression - fear for 8 yrs. The doctors ruined my life but I'm following your tips and other functional doctors' tips and it looks like I'm getting better. I will NEVER EVER trust my health to conventional, ignorant, arrogant, stupid doctors... Much less after seeing SO MANY pseudo medical doctors recommending experimental shots even to the kids.

    • @ianstuart5660
      @ianstuart5660 Před rokem +4

      That's awful but glad to hear you're gradually feeling better!

    • @bruinrose
      @bruinrose Před rokem +3

      Have you tried doing a parasite cleanse? I don't have a gallbladder either and was constipated also until I started doing parasite cleanses for a few months

    • @terrymitchell6012
      @terrymitchell6012 Před rokem

      Agree!♥️

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 Před rokem

      ​@@bruinrosehow do you do it?

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 Před rokem

      If you had horrible pain already your doctor had no other choice.
      My father's did not take his gallbladder on time knowing he had a big stone and my father almost died of pancreatitis.
      My sister had to go ER during covid because of her gallbladder and was lucky that she didn't die, doctors where not doing gallbladder surgeries and thank God they didn't say she had COVID and kept her in.

  • @edwardbrown1540
    @edwardbrown1540 Před 3 lety +5

    I have seen other Dr. Berg videos on constipation...this is the first time I actually remember hearing the 36 hours...but still no time length of time that constitutes constipation...or what is considered too long...that's what I want to know. I made it to OMAD and I don't go as often as I used to...but how often should I go eating one meal a day? I eat what my body needs so there can't be that much left over for waste (so I think)...so not going that often seems to make sense...but is there a constipation factor?

  • @heat1259
    @heat1259 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video. Great information
    Thanks

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety

      I'm glad you liked this post.

  • @v.sanders7244
    @v.sanders7244 Před 3 lety

    FANTASTIC! THANKS SO MUCH!!

  • @robert_walks
    @robert_walks Před 3 lety +3

    Was not ready for 4:21 while eating breakfast

  • @ApostolosKatsioulas
    @ApostolosKatsioulas Před 3 lety +5

    Constipation also occurs when you are too stressed or emotionally bombarded. The way we feel has a serious impact on how our stomach functions and overall our entire digestive system. For instance, if you are emotionally tense you end up either having constipation or bloated.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Před 3 lety +5

      So true!

    • @nebulaone908
      @nebulaone908 Před 2 lety +2

      I never had the problem of constipation until 2020, when I got super depressed and emotionally exhausted. I have been struggling with constipation ever since, even after the initial trauma was over. I've tried so many things to get rid of it, but nothing has worked to get me regular.

    • @Sandro-qq4xb
      @Sandro-qq4xb Před rokem

      @@nebulaone908 Hi! So do you mean to tell that your constipation didn't go away since 2020?
      Please take care!